RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2021: WOODY RAVINE, TRANQUILITY CRACKS & DIAGONAL

Hi Trailers

 

Our run tomorrow is ON.

 

Weather looks to be overcast and cool. It may be cold on top of the mountain. Please bring appropriate clothing

Bring a torch if you need for the start of the run as we are on the dark side of the mountain.

 

See you tomorrow for a 6h45am start

Liz

 

0828938617

 

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Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2021: WOODY RAVINE, TRANQUILITY CRACKS & DIAGONAL

 

Hi Trailers,

Please be aware that our runs operate under strict COVID protocols even though now on level 1. 

• No gathering in a big group at start or end of the run
• All runners to carry a mask or buff
• Practice social distancing
• We will break into small groups as per regulations while we run
• Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
• We will monitor the groups on a weekly basis for size
• VOB reserves the right to stop TMT if the COVID infections increase again in the Western Cape
• If you have any symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms, please stay at home

 

This week we will be starting from the Kloof Nek Parking -on the left just after the turn off to the cable car. Try and get there early in case it gets full. We will start running at 6h45am

Route

From the car park, we run along the pipe track to Woody Ravine, up Woody and turn right to get to Tranquility cracks. After exploring these, we turn back along the apostles path and run to Diagonal Ravine for the descent. We may detour to explore the Valken Labyrinth at the top of Diagonal just for fun. At the bottom of Diagonal we turn right and return to the cars along the pipe track

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at Kloof Nek car park ready to start running at 6h45am. Please arrive early for check-in and safety briefing.

Terrain & Distance

The route starts and ends with flowing running along the pipe track and after that it is mostly single track with a climb up Woody and down Diagonal.  It is around 12km.

An alternative descent is Kasteelspoort which is not necessarily shorter but it is easier.

A shorter alternative is to skip Tranquility Cracks and just do a round loop up Woody and down Kasteelspoort – around 10km

What to bring 

Water (essential), whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information. 

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate waterproof/warm gear. The top of the mountain can be a whole different weather pattern!

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

Liz Brash

082 893 8617

 

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Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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